Progressive Era
Journalist during the progressive era who exposed evils of urbanization.
This US president got his fame when leading a group known as the rough riders in the battle of San Juan.
What is Theodore Roosevelt.
The name used to describe the "new" women of the 1920's after WWI.
What is Flapper.
The Germans began to practice this policy with the sinking of the Lusitania, and continued even after the Sussex Pledge to try and beat the Allies before US involvement.
What is Unrestricted Submarine Warfare.
This addition to the Monroe Doctrine allowed the United States to use military force in the Western Hemisphere.
What is Roosevelt Corollary.
These reforms aimed themselves at the meat packing and processing plants, making sure they got cleaned up(there are 2).
What is the Meat Inspection Act and Pure Food and Drug Act
The United States issued this policy towards China in the early 1900's, and other countries did not dispute it.
What is the Open Door Policy.
People began to do this more frequently during the 1920's, which led to a growth in the consumer economy.
What is buying on credit.
This letter sent by the Germans to Mexico is one reason why America god involved in World War I.
What is the Zimmerman Telegram.
This amendment gave women the right to vote following their role in World War I.
What is the 19th amendment.
An example of a government regulation that said monopolies were illegal, but failed to define a monopoly, making it less effective.
What is the Sherman Antitrust Act (1890)
Philippe Bunau-Varilla gave this country money in exchange for diplomatic control, which he used to help give the US land in this central American country.
What is Panama.
Charles Lindburgh, Babe Ruth, Ty Cobb, Charlie Chaplin are all early examples of what during the 1920's.
What is new celebrities.
This president ran on the slogan "He kept us out of war" in the 1916 presidential election, only to have the US enter the war one year later.
What is Woodrow Wilson.
This President failed to keep the US out of the Spanish American War, but was later assassinated leading to Theodore Roosevelt becoming President.
What is William McKinley.
This amendment allowed for the direct election of senators.
What is the 17th amendment.
The temperance movement was created to get rid of the evils of alcohol, which they achieved with this amendment.
What is the 18th amendment.
Although created in the mind of our own President, the US congress failed to ratify this organization after the end of WWI.
What is the League of Nations.
This picture book demonstrated the horrors of living in the tenement housing, helping lead to reform during the progressive era.
What is "How the Other Half Lives."
These territories were acquired in the Treaty of Paris after the Spanish-American War.
Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines (purchased).
Although the war had ended, a fear of communism swept across the country leading to a heightened tension in society which got this nickname in the 1920's.
What is the Red Scare.
In order to promote nationalism, the US censored US citizens from speaking out against the government, which was ratified using this court case.
What is Schenk v. the United States.
This document was created by Woodrow Wilson to aid in creating "Peace Without Victory" while promoting world peace after World War I.
What is the Fourteen Points.